Author: Amy Veloz
For more than two decades, Pathways Innovative Education School (PIES) has provided an alternative learning environment for students in Nye County. What started in 2000-2001 as a small program for homeschooling families has grown into a comprehensive online and distance learning school serving over 260 students across the district. Today, Pathways supports students who thrive in a self-paced, flexible education model, proving that alternative learning is not just for those struggling in traditional settings but also for highly motivated students looking for personalized educational opportunities. For Jessicca Zimmerle, an interventionist and teacher at Pathways, uncovering the history of the school…
Gina Meredith has spent nearly three decades in the film industry, working on major productions and learning the ins and outs of filmmaking from the ground up. From her beginnings as a set medic on high-profile projects like Rush Hour 2, Meredith’s career has taken her through various facets of film production. Her experience in Hollywood and the Las Vegas film community has fueled her passion for the industry, and now, she’s bringing that expertise to the revitalization of the Pahrump Film Festival. The Pahrump Film Festival is not a new event—it’s now entering its 19th year. However, the festival…
The Pahrump Valley High School track team continued to show growth and grit at the Faith Lutheran weekday meet held Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Competing against athletes from Faith Lutheran and Liberty High School, the Trojans posted a number of personal bests and strong finishes across both track and field events. In the boys 100-meter dash, Ben De Santiago led the Trojans with a fifth-place finish, clocking in at 11.79 seconds. Keegan Freeman followed closely with a time of 11.88. Tramaine Burras recorded a personal record (PR) of 12.21, while Wesley Cruff (12.62), Justin Byers (12.70), and Jack Toth (12.95)…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans baseball team traveled to take on the SLAM Academy Bulls on Wednesday, April 9, and walked away with a solid 8-3 victory after a strong start and consistent team effort on both sides of the ball. The game opened with Tony Whitney getting on base with a leadoff walk, then making smart baserunning moves to steal second and third. Andrew Zurn brought Whitney home after reaching on an error, and moments later, Zurn himself scored on a wild pitch. Kayne Horibe added a single to left before the Bulls managed to close the top…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans opened strong in their home matchup against the Clark High School Chargers on Wednesday, April 10, keeping the energy high through the early innings before ultimately falling 5-1. Senior pitcher Andrew Zurn set the tone for the Trojans from the start, delivering a commanding first inning that saw the Chargers go three up, three down with a strikeout, a line out to second, and a routine grounder to third. That momentum carried into the bottom of the first as the Trojans loaded the bases without a single hit—Tony Whitney, Vinny Whitney, and Zurn were…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans hit the road Monday, April 14th, traveling to Needles, California, where they battled the Mustangs in a tense, defense-heavy game that ended in a hard-fought 3-2 win for the visiting team. The early innings saw both teams locked in a tight defensive standoff. In the top of the first, Tony Whitney got things started for the Trojans with a single to left field, but three quick outs kept him stranded on third. The Mustangs followed with a quiet inning of their own, going three up, three down thanks to sharp fielding and strong pitching…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans softball team showcased both their power and resilience in a two-game stretch last week, earning a decisive shutout win before coming up just short in a high-scoring showdown. On Wednesday, April 9, the Trojans hosted the Canyon Springs Pioneers and delivered a commanding 16-0 victory. The Pahrump bats were hot from the start, racking up 16 hits, including triples by Madison Rodriguez, Evalenne Armendariz, and Danika Cox-Hosino. The offense tallied 13 RBIs in the shutout win. Pitcher Kayla Glenn was dominant on the mound, facing just nine batters and striking out four in a…
For more than 20 years, eighth-grade students from Rosemary Clarke Middle School (RCMS) have had the incredible opportunity to explore some of the most historically significant cities in the United States through the school’s annual Eastern Seaboard trip. This year’s adventure, held April 4–12, took 24 students and 12 dedicated chaperones on a whirlwind tour of Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The group kicked off their journey with a red-eye flight from Las Vegas to Boston, hitting the ground running upon arrival. With the city still quiet in the early morning hours, students began their historical journey…
On Tuesday, April 15, the Pahrump Valley High School gym was buzzing with excitement as students took on staff in a friendly — and slightly competitive — basketball game to raise funds for the PVHS Yearbook class. The student team came out on top, defeating the staff with a final score of 66-54. Though the scoreboard reflected a fairly close game, there were whispers from the sidelines that the staff’s final score may have received a little “generous rounding” to keep things entertaining. Regardless of the outcome, the real victory was for the PVHS Yearbook team, which organized the event…
The Pahrump Valley High School Trojans softball team hit the road to face off against the Needles Mustangs on Monday, April 14, and returned home with a thrilling 15-13 victory after a hard-fought battle. Despite a slow start, the Trojans showed grit, heart, and determination throughout all seven innings, racking up 14 hits and 12 RBIs in the process. The game didn’t begin in the Trojans’ favor, with a quick three up, three down in the top of the first. On defense, starting pitcher Evalenne Armendariz held the Mustangs to just one run, even after a few early defensive errors.…